Abba has distanced himself from the claim that Boris Johnson played his hits at a party.

The Swedish pop superstars, who are up for a Brit Award tonight, have decided to comment on claims that controversial Downing Street parties played their music.

It has been alleged that Boris’ wife Carrie Johnson hosted a Winner Takes It All party at their flat at 10 Downing Street after Dominic Cumming resigned on November 13, 2020.

And Abba’s music exploded from within, aides say.

Abba’s Benny Andersson told PA, “You can’t call it an Abba party. It’s a Johnson party where they played Abba music. It’s not an Abba party.”

He added: “You see how he’s doing.” reference to Boris.

Bjorn Ulvaeus also said, “I mean, wow. Did they only play Abba music? Are you kidding? Of course they played other music as well.”

A source told the Mail On Sunday: ‘There was the sound of lots of banging, dancing and drinking, and a number of Abba tracks – including a triumphalist Winner Takes It All.’

However, a spokesperson for Ms Johnson has insisted claims of partying on the date are ‘completely untrue’

The Metropolitan Police could now investigate the Abba party as part of their investigation.

Abba meanwhile received a Brit Award nomination for Best International Group.

The hitmakers – which also include singers Agnetha Faltskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – announced their return in November with a new album and a virtual show featuring Abbatars – both titled Voyage.

Their recent album went to number one in over a dozen countries, including the UK.

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